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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-06-1994 Planning Commission MinutesTO: FAIRHOPE PLANNING COMMISSION q FROM; Meeting of: 06 JUN 1994 p Planning/Zoning Officer VALLEY VIEW - Application of Mahan Corporation for Preliminary and Final Plat Approval, Seven Lots on north side of Pensacola Avenue between Bon Secour and Perdido, a redivision in Block 23 Volanta for the purpose of constructing patio garden homes. Section 7.511 of the Zoning Ordinance provides that patio garden homes may be intermingled with other types of housing. It is within the scope of the Commission's authority to decide whether this type use is permitted in a neighborhood within a particular zoning district. The lots as delineated appear to meet the minimum requirements for patio garden homes and the plat is generally in order. However, you will note that this application is submitted under the authority of a contract for sale held by Mahan Corporation and the approval of this application may be a condition to fulfill terms of the contract. This divi, s_i o n_.,._.__ f _,_ap.pr, o v e d.,.,.___w_i_l._l.__._m a, k e it _ne c e s s a ry.- t h a t the_„property „addr_esses of_._two ,..,..exi,sti.,n,g_..houses ..,be re_.ass_i._gned_to__..a,y_oid_,_dupl_i_cat_.o_n,.__or out of._..sequence numbers,_._ While there is no proprietary interest of a property address vested in any particular owner, change can be disruptive and is not to be undertaken lightly. I recommend that preliminary and final approval, if such be granted, be on condition that Mahan's ownership be completed and the plat be signed within 60 days from date of approval or such approval shall be null, void and of no consequence. No other owner may secure the signature of approval on such plat until such owner has re -submitted the application under his/her own name and the same shall have been approved. RIVER MILL Development lots on the Lane. UNIT i - Application is that of R.O. Corporation for Preliminary Plat Approval, south side of County Road 48 at Blueberry 35 It appears that the overall development plan is for some 180 lots, averaging about 65' x 1301, which approaches an average density of five lots per acre. Plat and plans generally appear to be in order except for the following items: ZOCOMM94.fpc 17,18,24 SEP 94 1. Plat requires certificate of FSTC (see attch notice) 2. Lot for sewage lift station must be dedicated to City 3. Street name conflict between overall development plan and plan -profile sheets must be resolved Developer should be advised that each lot to be connected to Fairhope's sewer will be subject to a tap fee of $2000.00, which must be paid before a water meter will be set for the premises. Subject to the three items set out above and the required approval of the County Engineer, I recommend that the Commission grant Preliminary Approval to this application, provided however, that as a CONDITION PRECEDENT to such approval the developer shall cause to be held a pre - construction conference before any work is undertaken. The Planning/Zoning Officer, the County Engineer, the City's General Superintendent and Water/Sewer Superintendent, the project engineer, and the general contractor shall be present at such conference. License to Construct shall be issued jointly by the Planning/Zoning Officer and the County Engineer and no work shall be undertaken without such license. The question of public parks was raised during the last meeting. Since Section 11-52-8, Code of Alabama, 1975 authorizes municipal planning commissions to adopt a Master Plan for the municipality and such area outside the city as, in the Commission's judgment, bear a relation to planning for the City, I would recommend that the Commission study the feasibility of undertaking such a Master Plan and consider requirements for parks in the process. The fact of requiring a developer to dedicate facilities, including parks, does not create a duty for the City to accept dedication of or to maintain such facilities until the City Council has, by formal resolution or other affirmative act, formally accepted same for maintenance. Whereas there are a relatively few lots in Unit One, I would suggest the question of park dedication not be raised until further study as recommended above. OAK POINT - Application of George R. Irvine, Jr. for Preliminary Approval, 14 Lots of some three acres each, west of County Road 3, vicinity of Yenne Lane. Plat and plans are not in order for consideration of Preliminary Approval and, at my suggestion, Mr. Irvine is seeking Informal Plan Review ZOCOMM94.fpc 17,18,24 SEP 94 in order that he may have the Commission's advice before expending further funds on this project. I have discussed the requirement for stormwater management with Mr. Irvine and he indicates that he and his engineer are aware of the requirements of the regulations and expect to conform thereto. Upon presentation of preliminary plat, all required certificates must appear thereon and be properly executed. All street grades must conform to requirements of the subdivision regulations unless it can be demonstrated that such is topographically infeasible. There must be presented with submittals a letter from the County Engineer acknowledging receipt of a copy of the plat and plans. Receipt of plat must also be acknowledged by the Health Department. Failure to follow procedural due process requirements of Section 11-52-32 (required notice) will result in rejection of the application as incomplete. As a condition precedent to Preliminary Approval, a preconstruction conference will be required and the County Engineer or his delegate must be a participant. If Mr. Irvine and his Engineer have all submittals substantially complete in time, I shall be available to meet with them, by appointment, up until three business days prior to closing date for July meeting agenda. However, any changes arising from such meeting must be complete by closing date and time, or the submittals must be rejected as incomplete or incorrect. T h_i_s_... rev Lem w ...... i s......_i, n f o r m a_1 a_n d ._._r e,q u_ r_e s._...__n of o r_m a.l,,...._a c t ,. _o n. or vote of the Commission. THE VILLAS (at Homestead) - see attached memo to developer/architect/engineer, which I believe is self- explanatory. (No public discussion required or suggested unless initiated by developer.) ZOCOMM94.fpc 17,18,24 SEP 94 THE VILLAS (Homestead) - Application of Homestead Village for subdivision of 12 townhouse lots as approved part of P.U.D. It is my recommendation to the Commission that no further changes in the Preliminary Plan of Homestead Village, including approval of this application be made. Instead, the Final Plan should be submitted for approval as required by the P.U.D. provisions of the Zoning Ordinance and the Plan recorded. Consideration of this subdivision application should be given simultaneously with that of the Final Plan. It should be noted that the developer was informed before the August, 1993 meeting that the Final Plan should be filed. The ensuing nine months is adequate time in which to prepare and file such plan. Continuing revisions to the preliminary plan may tend to confuse the record and, in any event, is not in accord with the intent of the P.U.D. provisions. ZOCOMM94.fpc 17,18.24 SEP 94 The Planning 8 Zoning Commission meeting of the City of Fairhope met Monday, June 6, 1994, at 5:00 p.m. at the City Administration Building 161 N. Section Street. Present: Chairman Richard Sanderson; members Debbie Quinn, Tim Kant Cecil Pitman, Maxwell Killoch, James P. Nix The minutes of the May 2 meeting and May 9 meeting were approved with corrections noted, on motion by Cecil Pitman, seconded by Maxwell Killoch and unanimously carried. A public hearing was held on a request by Charles W. Parrish to re -zone his property at 305 Fels Avenue From B-2 General Business to R-2 Single Family Residential. A motion to recommend approval of this change to the City Council was made by James P. Nix, seconded by Maxwell Killoch and unanimously carried. Valley View - Preliminary/Final Ap rp oval - This is an application of Melissa Mahan who wishes to divide 1 parcel into 7 lots for the purpose of building 7 patio homes on the north side of Pensacola Avenue between Bon Secour and Perdido. Tim Kant asked how many houses would the parcel hold if left as is. Bob Lunsford answered four. Tim Kant was also concerned about the access to the rear of the property for emergency vehicles and for City garbage trucks. Ms. Mahan stated there would be an alley in the rear and no fences between the houses to obstruct the removal of garbage. Mr. Sanderson asked the size of lots in the general area - 66 X 132. Bill Jones as a property owner spoke of his concern regarding the traffic problem in that area. His concern was that because of the business located there and the left hand lane there was quite a traffic problem and with the addition of 7 more families it would be much worse. James P. Nix asked if the adjacent property owners were notified. Bob Lunsford said they were. Motion .vas made by Debbie Quinn, seconded by Tim Kant to approve the requested change. Votes in favor of request were Cecil Pitman and Debbie Quinn. Votes against were Richard Sanderson, Tim Kant, Maxwell Killoch and James P. Nix, The request was denied. Mr. Nix stated that if a request was made for subdividing the one parcel as R-2 zoning it would probably be approved. I River Mill Unit 1 Preliminary Plat Approval 35 lots on the south side of County Road 48 at Blueberry Lane. Mr. Sanderson asked Bob to relate his comments. Bob said the plat and plans are generally in order except for the following .items: Plat requires certification of FSTC; lot for sewerage lift station must be dedicated to City; and street name conflict between overall development and plan - profile sheets must be resolved. Seth Moore spoke saying the FSTC had approved the plat and that they have changed the master plan and con- struction plan to meet the requirements. Mr. Kant asked who was going to maintain the island at the entrance. Craig Dyas said they were going to form a property owners association and they would maintain it. Tim Kant moved to approve the subdivision subject to Bob's recommendation, seconded by Debbie Quinn, motion passed unanimously. Oak Point Informal Plan Review There was no representation for Irvine. The commission looked favorably on the plan review as long as the drainage plan is okey and asked Mr. Lunsford to convey this to Mr. Irvine. Under old business the committee for zoning standards on density - James P. Nix requested that each individual receive a copy of the committee's recommen- dation, study them and report back to committee before a study session is held. Secretary Max Killoch will put comments in order when submitted and Bob will distribute. There being no further business, meeting was duly adjourned.